Cherry Relish

Cherry Relish

This tangy combo is great with roasted turkey, chicken or grilled burgers.

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Serves: 8 person(s) Change

Preparation Time: 20 mins
Cooking Time: 5 mins
Extra Time: 3 hrs
(or overnight, for refrigeration)

Heart-Friendly Recipe Low Sodium Recipe Diabetes-Friendly Recipe Low-Carb Recipe Dairy-Free Recipe

Ingredients Convert to Metric

  • 1/2 cup dried tart cherries, deseeded
  • 1/2 cup cherry jam or preserves, with no added sugar
  • 2 Tbsp red wine vinegar
  • 1/2 cup chopped red onion
  • 1/4 cup chopped yellow bell pepper
  • 1/4 cup chopped green bell pepper
  • 1 Tbsp finely chopped fresh thyme (or 1/2 tsp dried)

Directions: Standard directions Microwave directions

Combine dried cherries, preserves and vinegar in a medium-sized saucepan; mix well. Over low heat, cook until hot, stirring occasionally. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in red onion, yellow and green bell pepper and thyme; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

Combine dried cherries, preserves and vinegar in a small microwave-safe bowl; mix well. Microwave on High (100% power) 1 to 1-1/2 minutes, or until hot. Let stand 5 minutes.

Stir in red onion, yellow and green bell pepper and thyme; mix well. Refrigerate, covered, 3 to 4 hours or overnight.

Thanks to Cherry Marketing Institute, adapted by Family Health Network